National Accord Newspaper

1 week ago | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Abiodun Komolafe

There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘development commissions. However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation. Over the years, various development commissions have been established to address specific regional challenges. To understand the reservations, we must go back into the past.

1 week ago | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba

(Author of From My Heart: The Black Race—Myths, Realities, and Complexes)A soul once asked, “Where exactly did Jesus come from? Was He African? Why has the Black race been erased, vilified, and spiritually oppressed for so long?”These are not just theological musings. They are questions forged in the crucible of Africa’s historical trauma and awakening consciousness. 1. Where Did Jesus Come From? Jesus was born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth, and spent formative years in Egypt—Africa.

2 months ago | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for an initial period of six months. This action was taken in response to escalating political tensions between the governor and the State House of Assembly, which had led to violence and threats to law and order. Historically, the effectiveness of declaring a state of emergency to resolve political conflicts in Nigeria has been debated.

Jan 31, 2025 | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | David Iorja

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abba Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment, effective from Jan. 23, is for an initial term of four years. Aliyu has been acting as the agency’s managing director since March 2024 until the confirmation of his appointment.

Jan 31, 2025 | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Sadiq Abubakar

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –The Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum concluded its fifth meeting in Maiduguri, Nigeria, with a renewed commitment to regional stability, peace, and sustainable development. The three-day conference, which took place from January 29-31, 2025, brought together governors from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations.